Fitness Trends for 2011

As the nation becomes more and more fitness-friendly, you're likely to see trendy cardio classes and promotions come and go at your gym. One week, celebrities will be hula-hooping away their calories, and the next week yogalates (a fusion of yoga and Pilates) will be all the rage. With the government working on national health care reform and cracking down on professionalism within the fitness industry, where will this leave us in 2011?

The American College of Sports Medicine has just released the results of its annual survey regarding fitness on a national scale. The group has managed to identify the current demands on health and fitness, allowing them to make some predictions about where the new year will take us.

You can say goodbye to Pilates, balance training, and stability balls as you count down the New Year. The top fitness trends for 2011 include:

1. A demand for certified trainers. Those who are willing to put the time in at the gym are going to expect top-notch fitness professionals who have the experience and accreditation to put together challenging and interesting workouts.

2. Fitness for seniors. The baby boomers are now retiring, and they are the major age group with enough of a discretionary budget to cover fitness classes. Don't be surprised as more classes begin to cater to those 50 and above who want to remain active as they age gracefully.

3. Six-pack abs. Everyone wants them, and core training is the way to get them. Expect to see a new focus on conditioning that targets the abs, hips, and lower back.

4. Sign up for boot camp. Boot camp intensity is no longer just for brides-to-be! The military-style structure gives you a combination of strength training and cardiovascular endurance in an action-packed workout.

5. Hitting the gym - doctor's orders. Exercise is becoming a larger part of most happinesslifetime.com weight loss programs as dieters learn that the weight comes off faster when proper nutrition is combined with calorie-burning activities. You can count on a huge increase in physician referrals driving patients into the gym next year.

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